Nier Automata is planned for March 7th in the USA and March 10th in the EU. Nier is not well known among gamers and we want to change that!  Pre-order Automata here: https://goo.gl/uI86qS Nier Automata is perhaps one of the dark horses of the game industry. Perhaps you never heard of Nier. So let us introduce this series to you. Here are 8 things that will make you love Nier and Nier Automata! There will be some story spoilers for the first Nier so consider yourself warned. Spin-off from DrakengardLet's start with a small history lesson, because Nier is actually a spin-off from the Drakengard series… or Drag-on Dragoon, as they call it in Japan. This series consists out of three numbered games. Drakengard 2 is a direct sequel. Drakengard 3 is a prequel that also plays during the same time as the first Drakengard, but uses alternative timelines. Nier or No NierThe first game in the series was all about Nier finding a cure against the plague. Nier wanted to heal his dying daughter - or sister, but we will get to that later. You're fighting these dark spirits in this post apocalyptic world in an effort to reach your goal. Now fast forward a couple of centuries to Nier: Automata. Earth has been invaded by alien machines and the last remaining humans have taken refuge on the moon. New Game+ Both Nier and Nier Automata have the New Game Plus feature. On a second playthrough of Nier you will suddenly understand the language of the spirits. You learn about their suffering and their motivations. And this will make the player doubt the heroism of Nier. A third playthrough will expand the story even further. Nier Automata also offers the New Game Plus feature, which will unlock new characters and therefore very likely also new stories. All mixed upIn essence Nier is a third person action role playing game. As things go in RPGs you earn experience points by fighting enemies. You fight using weapons or magic and and you can enhance your weapons with power ups. However, what made
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